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Bike Utah

Albert Einstein once said, “Life is like a bicycle. To keep balanced, you must keep moving forward.” Trilby Cox and

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Let’s Rally

You’ve seen them around town. Jeeps caked in mud or covered in a thin veneer of red dust, looking like

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Get Hooked on Fishing

When families come to the Heber Valley, it’s usually to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational activities our beautiful

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Biathlon

The biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The sport is rooted in the skiing

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Ice Castles

In the early 2000s, Brent Christensen, a Pleasant Grove, Utah resident, was looking for fun things to do with his

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Tail Gating

Not long ago, setting up a day-use camp in a ski resort parking lot would have been considered strictly taboo.

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Bon Voyage

It’s not a rare occasion, in the stunning Heber Valley, to wake up to beautiful blue skies. Nor is it

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H2O Go!

From Deer Creek to Jordanelle to Strawberry to Rockport to Echo; the Heber Valley and surrounding areas have plenty of

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The Sky is the Limit

When passing Deer Creek State Park, you can see boaters, scenic mountain and lakeside views, and…the world’s longest continuous zip

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Built to Ride

It’s no secret that one of the greatest, most tangible benefits to living in or visiting Wasatch County is the

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Autumn Adventures

It is hard to imagine that more could be written, said, or conveyed about The Sundance Resort. With over 50

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Girls Rule

Several winters back, Jennifer Thorne climbed the north ridge of Mount Nebo through waist-deep snow until she crested its 11,861-foot-high

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Winter biking

Things to Do in 2021

Covid restrictions may change the way we gather and participate in events, but that shouldn’t stop us from living our best lives in 2021. When in doubt, get outside!

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Photo courtesy of Craig Gordon

Avalanche

Avalanche, it’s a sleeping giant in the snow, waiting below the surface like a troll under the bridge. Be on top of your game this winter. Avoid avalanche danger at all costs, and be prepared.

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Timpanogos

Timpanogos

What stands 11,749’ high, has a heart, a saddle, an emerald, a shack, and some goats? If you’ve been in

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Uintas

The Western Uintas

A couple and their two kiddos stand on the summit of Bald Mountain — located in the Uinta Mountains, Northeast

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The Provo River

By Karyn Bates Anderson “A river is more than an amenity; it is a treasure. It offers a necessity of

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Heber Valley Railraod

Heber Valley Railroad

The giants of Heber Valley Railroad were sleeping the day I visited them. Standing in majesty, quietly waiting for another

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dark sky

Dark Skies

Heber Valley – it’s not only a breath of fresh air but also a growing city where one can still

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Horse Country

“Stop. Watch. What is Custom saying to you when he flicks his ears like that?” My daughter Hadley listens to

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Patriot Camp

pa-tri-ot (noun) a person who passionately supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors. A

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winter

Winning at Winter

Slipping down the Soldier Hollow tubing hill at an ever-faster speed, I couldn’t help but giggle. I had never sat

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Mountains

Summit Safety

In the beautiful Heber Valley, we have the good fortune of looking out the door and viewing some of the

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Trail Running

Trail Running

Trail running is exactly what it sounds like: running on hiking trails. This endurance sport usually provides more elevation change

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sheepdog

Dog Days of Summer

“Come By.” “Away To Me.” “That’ll Do.” Sound familiar? These are just a few of the commands sheepdog handlers often

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Search and Rescue

Search And Rescue

The Wasatch Back is a beautiful place adorned with a plethora of activities and destinations for the outdoor adventurer. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a new visitor to the area, you are likely to find yourself drawn to recreate in these great outdoors.

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Fly Fishing

A Fly Fisher’s Guide to Spring

If you’re waiting for warmer weather before you get out your pole and fly box, you’re missing out on some great fly fishing! Summer is
popular for fishing because there are a lot of hatches and fishers can use bigger flies, but spring has several of its own great hatches, too. It’s
also the first time of the year you can start catching fi sh on top of the water with a dry fly, rather than nymph fishing below the surface.

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Skijoring

Extreme Skier Meets Cowboy

What do you get when an extreme skier partners up with a cowboy and his horse? It’s called skijoring. Never heard of it? Skijoring has actually been around for centuries. The Norweigan phrase translated means ski driving or driving with skis.

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